My daughter's 2001 Fabia Comfort 1.4 16v (AUB) with 56000 miles has possibly related problem. Engine management warning light comes on - so far it has had 2 Lambda sensors, EGR (twice), plug leads and piston rings replaced.

3 different garages have checked it over including Skoda dealer, resetting diagnostics etc. Each time the light comes back on again - sometimes after 30 miles, sometimes sooner.

Skoda dealer's last suggestion is new engine!

Engine runs fine. Oil consumption low. Emissions well within spec (no prob with MOT).

What have been your symptoms for needing rings changed - is it the warning light, or oil consumption???

Any fresh thought on the light problem?

Thank you all for the extra comments on my problem. I have recently had the car back and forward to the garage and they have done such tests as "weighing the oil?" The final two tests have consisted of driving the car 200miles and returning for consumption measurement. They have informed me in writing that the car is running at 0.74L per 601miles, the recommending useage is 1.5l per 601 miles so my car falls well within their guidelines. This is unbeleivable that a modern car 54 plate can require so much oil to keep it on the road. I am truly disgusted with this sort of acceptable rate for a not so cheap car. I thought Skoda had moved on!!

When I originaly took the car to Skoda they said they saw blue smoke (I have never seen) and they heard a knock (this knock happened couple of times on a freezing morning going up hill).. They recommended a possible engine overhaul Pistons etc etc.

After stomping my foot on the floor they approached Skoda themselves who asked for the tests to be carried out before they would pay anything. If I was little Joe Bloggs I would have forked out

How many miles has it done Jonnic?

My son recently brought an 05 1.4 16v from our local dealer, the car has only done 8-9k and is showing signs of high oil usage. Just like JONNICs car hes now going through the same procedure ie weighing oil etc. Its not looking good as i think they will say the usage is within exceptable limit. If thats the case then they will be invited to buy the car back.